Lead Navigator of Haumana Centered - Learning

Kamehameha Schools; Kurtistown (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools seeks a Lead Navigator of Haumāna-Centered Learning to advance culturally grounded teaching across K-12 settings. The role partners with educators and campus leaders to translate Haumāna-Centered Learning pillars—moʻokūʻauhau, agency, mastery, experiential learning—into impactful classroom practice.

The ideal candidate has instructional coaching expertise, strong Hawaiian cultural competencies, and a track record of coaching educators toward student agency and mastery.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Indigenous Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Hawaiian Studies, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads Haumana-Centered Learning (HCL) initiatives across K-12 environments.
• Coaches and supports educators through modeling, feedback, co-planning, and co-teaching.
• Leverages AI tools and ethical tech to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
• Analyzes student data to inform instructional decisions and improve outcomes.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Collaboration

Adult learning

Data-informed practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Education/related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Lead Navigator of Haumana Centered - Learning

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

10-13-2026

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha ma Hawaiʻi is looking for a Lead Navigator of Haumāna-Centered Learning.

This role supports our Kula Ha’aha’a (Elementary School) by serving as an instructional coach and strategic partner to educators and campus leaders, helping translate Haumāna-Centered Learning pillars—moʻokūʻauhau (Hawaiian cultural foundations), agency, mastery, and experiential learning—into impactful classroom instruction. From driving data-informed learning and ethical technology integration to modeling culturally-responsive teaching rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi, the Lead Navigator plays a critical role in supporting educator growth and student agency in service of a self-determined and thriving lahui.

The ideal candidate:

• Is a highly collaborative instructional coach and experienced educator who is passionate about teacher development, and continuous improvement.
• Possesses strong Hawaiian cultural competencies and can guide the authentic grounding of learning and teaching in ‘ike Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian worldviews.
• Has prior K-12 teaching experience and demonstrated success coaching educators.

Experience with competency-based, mastery-based, project-based, place-based, and personalized educational approaches is a plu s.

Job Summary

Creates and implements Haumana-Centered Learning (HCL) practices that advance personalized, culturally grounded teaching and learning across K-12 educational environments. Serves as an instructional leader, coach, and collaborative partner to campus and divisional teams in the development of HCL experiences rooted in Hawaiian culture, epistemologies, and worldviews.

Leads the design and facilitation of professional learning, coaching, and instructional support that strengthen educator practice, promote data-informed decision making, and support student agency, mastery, experiential learning, and identity development. Champions the ethical integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance teaching, learning, and educator effectiveness.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Instructional Leadership & Collaboration

• Serves as an instructional leader in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of culturally grounded instructional approaches to support teachers’ cultivation of student self-determination (ea) to secure a thriving lahui.
• Collaborates and coordinates with campus, divisional, and K-12 leadership teams to ensure a cohesive, unified approach to teaching and learning through instructional priorities, learning experiences, and educator support systems.
• Leads and coordinates instructional support teams through cross-functional partnerships, professional collaboration, and shared problem-solving to maximize support for educators and student learning.
• Engages in continuous reflective practice and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen instructional effectiveness and build institutional capacity.
• Applies deep knowledge of Hawaiian culture, history, worldviews, and educational practices to advance student-centered and culturally responsive learning environments.

Transformative Instructional Coaching and Co-Teaching

• Coaches, mentors, and supports educators through co-planning, modeling, observation, feedback, and co-teaching practices that are innovative, culturally responsive, and dismantle instructional barriers.
• Designs, facilitates, and evaluates professional learning experiences that build educator capacity in HCL pillars, including agency, mastery, experiential and mookuauhau-based practices.
• Utilizes adult learning principles to develop and deliver in-person, hybrid, and online professional learning opportunities.
• Promotes the effective and ethical integration of instructional technologies, learning platforms, and AI tools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Data Analysis, Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Partners with educators to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative student data to inform instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
• Supports the design and implementation of formative assessment practices that guide instructional decision making and measure student progress.
• Establishes and evaluates indicators of success for coaching and professional learning initiatives, using evidence to refine strategies and maximize impact on student outcomes.
• Uses data and culturally responsive practices to support equitable learning opportunities and student success.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education, Indigenous Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Hawaiian Studies, or a related field.

Three years of experience in instructional coaching, educator development, curriculum and instructional leadership, or related educational leadership roles.

Successful teaching experience in K-12 educational settings.

Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, history, worldviews, and culture-based educational practices, and the ability to apply this knowledge to contemporary instructional design and pedagogy.

Experience designing and facilitating professional learning for adult learners.

Experience utilizing student assessment and performance data to improve instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.

Strong communication, facilitation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Proficient with instructional tools and able to integrate AI tools, learning management platforms, and other educational technologies to support personalized learning.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of instructional coaching, curriculum leadership, or professional learning experience.

Experience with competency-based, personalized, experiential, place-based, or student-centered learning models.

Experience designing and facilitating hybrid or online learning experiences for educators.

Knowledge of coaching frameworks, change management practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.

Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.

Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.

Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday during typical business hours but may be conducted in evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

11

Pay Range

95,100.00 - 135,400.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS’s dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii